Crime in Bishopthorpe, York: statistics, rates and trends
115 crimes were recorded in Bishopthorpe, York in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bishopthorpe, York at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishopthorpe, York
- Types of crime in Bishopthorpe, York
- Bishopthorpe, York compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishopthorpe, York
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishopthorpe, York
- Demographics of Bishopthorpe, York
- Questions about crime in Bishopthorpe, York
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (40), anti-social behaviour (35) and public order (10) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,806th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bishopthorpe, York | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 115 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.3 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,064 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bishopthorpe, York peaked in the year to August 2021 (188 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (98). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 115 | 28.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 128 | 31.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 110 | 27.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 98 | 24.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 117 | 28.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 188 | 46.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 153 | 37.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 116 | 28.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 174 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (71% below) and anti-social behaviour (44% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 9.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 8.6 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bishopthorpe, York; the highest is Micklegate (163.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Copmanthorpe, York (17.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishopthorpe, York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copmanthorpe | 74 | 17.9 | -37% |
| Dringhouses & Woodthorpe | 598 | 51.5 | +82% |
| Fulford & Heslington | 308 | 84.5 | +199% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +478% |
| Westfield | 1,834 | 128.1 | +353% |
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | +228% |
| Holgate | 942 | 74.7 | +164% |
| Hull Road | 1,006 | 63.0 | +123% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Bishopthorpe, York over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Vernon Close” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Vernon Close | 28 |
| On or near Maple Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Melton Drive | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Lang Road | 7 |
| On or near Bishopthorpe Road | 5 |
| On or near | 4 |
| On or near Keble Gardens | 4 |
| On or near Main Street | 4 |
| On or near Myrtle Avenue | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 80 crimes in Bishopthorpe, York with one. The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 39 | 48.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 31.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
Bishopthorpe, York has an estimated population of 4,064 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (39%, against 22%), less social housing (4.2%, against 17.1%) and an older population (33%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishopthorpe, York average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bishopthorpe, York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bishopthorpe, York a safe place to live?
Bishopthorpe, York recorded 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,806th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bishopthorpe, York?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 40 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Bishopthorpe, York going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishopthorpe, York was down 10% on the year before: 115 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 128 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishopthorpe, York?
About 4,064 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishopthorpe, York?
Bishopthorpe, York is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.